Member Spotlight: Sherry Budziak, AAiP

Sherry has more than 30 years of experience working with associations. Find out what drives her to do this type of work!

The Secret to Building a Strong, Reliable Professional Network

Authenticity, shared vulnerability, and common interests are the keys to creating a network that truly empowers and enriches your life.

Association Forum Announces 2025 Woman of Influence™

Congratulations to Cie Armstead, DBA, Administrative Director at the American College of Surgeons.

Taking DEI from Planning to Action

Associations must move beyond conversation to actionable diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Read on for examples from two organizations!

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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Association Latinos 

How to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month within the association community and Chicago!

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The Power of Taking the AI Journey Together

Forum’s first Microsoft Copilot Lab brought together 20 professionals to explore how smart adoption of AI tools can power up organizational impact, securely and collaboratively

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Member Spotlight: Lori Granich, MBA, RDN, CAE, DES

From clinical care to crafting transformative learning experiences, Lori Granich, MBA, RDN, CAE, DES, is redefining what it means to lead in the association space.

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Career Advice Goes Viral: How TikTok is Reshaping the Way Young Professionals Plan Their Futures 

When it comes to career advice, TikTok is trending amongst young people. Find out why.

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Moving Past Learning Styles and Embracing Learner Engagement

How can associations capitalize on the changing needs of learners?

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New Illinois Sexual Harassment Laws

Signed into law in August 2019, Illinois Senate Bill 75 enacted the Workplace Transparency Act (WTA) and amended the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA) and the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (IGEA) to place significant new obligations on all Illinois employers.

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Responding to Subpoenas

Subpoenas have been in the news quite a bit recently. What should I do if my association receives one?

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As association professionals, the paths we travel in our careers are rarely conventional.

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